Evening Star Newspaper, July 10, 1857, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY. July 10, 1857. —SS——SSS—S SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Union discusses and condemns the recent decision of the New York Court of Appeals, «firming the constitutionality of the law taking from the voters of the city of New York the management of their own municipal affairs. At the same time the editor, as a matter of course, advises respect for and observance of the requirements and consequences of that de- cision. The Intelligencer republishes the Unton’s late elaborate official exposition upon the Kan- Sas question, the positions of which evidently meet its hearty coneurrence. In so doing. it takes occasion to be cynical towards the South, We regret to have to say. e+e Tae APPROACHING Wag BETWEEN SPAiN AND Mexico.—A letter from Paris, in the Independ- ence Belge, affirms that the steps now resolved upon by the Spanish Governmant—of sending vessels of war into the roadstead of Vera Cruz— has received the approval of the Governments of England and France, which have at the same time iastrueted their representatives at Madrid to prevail upon the Mexican Envoy Extraordinary, Senor Lafragua, to satisfy, in the name of bis Government, the just demands of Spain. ‘Phe Madrid (June 19) Carrespondence of the London Times says : A long conference that took Ay instant, between Senors Pid: does not appear to have greatly imp the chances of a settlement of the ispute between Spain and Mexico. There is no reason to believe that this Government is otherwise than Ppacitic in its wishes, but it is pressed from without, and dares not, perhaps, be ax conciliating and yield- ing as would be desirable, or as it could wish. | Opinions here are ay divided as to whether the uarrel will be settled amicably or the reverse. ‘The situation at this present moment is critical, and it is difficult to form a judgment as to how thiags will tarn out. The English and French coe doing everything in their power to bring about a reconciliation According to Present appearances not many days can elapse without the question assuming a more decided aspect for better or for worse. ace on the 17th and Lafragua, i>" The owners of the bark Panchita. which arrived at New York on Tuesday in charge of British officials, from the coast of Africa, where she was seized on suspicion of bein, slaver, have instituted legal proceedings for damages. Ir is insisted that at the time of her seizure she bad { part of her cargo of freight for New York already on board, consisting of several hundred bags gum copal, together with ivory, &c. It is quite prob- | able that her owners—Messrs. Weeks & Moss— will prove their case. Phe vessel herself is of but little value, having been nearly used up in the Cuba trade, but Messrs. W. & M. anticipated handsome profits in the sale of her cargo. The vessel, however, has been libeled. } 7 The New York Board of Aldermen, on Wednesday night, voted to send a special mes- senger to England to induce the owners of the Great Eastern to send her to that port. About $5,000 of the people’s money will go for this ex- traordinary measure. it is rumored that George Wilkes, formerly of the Police Gazette. now of Porter's Spirit of the Times, is to be the fortu- nate traveler. U3 A meeting was held at Hamilton Square. New York City, last night, to devise measures for dividing New York into two States ; the low- er one, including the city. to be called Southern New York. pee ee eee I That excellent newspaper, the Richmond Dispatch, comes to us in a new dress and consid- erably enlarged. FE ‘The Last Days of Mr. Marcy. From the interesting description of the death aud burial of Ex-Secretary Marey in the New York Evening Post we take the following: “During a portion of the day I had time to visit the two houses at different times oecupied by the fate Seeretary—one in the row ef Louses so much eccupied by the Governars, an the east of the Capitol square, the other, the “‘-Knower House,” owned by Mr. Mar, State street. They are both large, substan k buildings, plafn in appearance, and noticable principally from their association with their former iNiustrions eecu- ant. The sight of them brings back to his old | Heads a thousand reminiscences of his genial | hospitality, and the sterli tes thaten- | deared him to so larye every shade of political opinion. Indeed. it was in social and domestic life that Mr Marey ap- = in his most inviting aspect. He loved his family. bis children. his friends, and was never happy as, when away from the burden of offi- ares he could freety enter into the pleasures h their presence atlorded. Hence dating the last few weeks of his life, when he had a world-wide and honorable repu- tation, when his circumstances were such as to allow him to rest upon the honors which he had. pr (uae he was iu his happiest condition. His old books and his old friends were his constant } solace,and when he stopped at the antique, shaded hotel at Ballston. where he died, it was noticed bow he would take his chair out under the wide spreading eims and entertain bis landlord and the plain. old fashioned people who gathered about im delighted with the pleasant stories which he wid and the philosophic humor, and shrewd- ness, and social feeling which twinkled in his keen, brighteye. At other times he would re- turn to bis room, as his custom was, and taking up some favorite old author. (he rarely read mod- em litergture.) Milton. Shakspeare. and Hervey. sinong the poets. Sonth, Barrow or Robert Halt. among divines; bis French edition of Mac avel, i with Senator § ward.) or Bacon, among pi osophic writings, and would read until he fell asleep. And this, indeed, was the way in which he tell asleep on the noon of Independence Day. He haa retired to his chamber, put his boots in the usual corner, ze on bis dressing gown, and la ¢ down with night’s edition of Bacon's Essays—a small ed quarto volume, with illustrations. Wbeu he was found. be was still on his bed, hix eyes ere quietly closed, on one side were the spectacles, On the other the well-rememibered Soult hox, and open on his breast lay the book he xo much } L —that immortal epitome of human wisdom-—tie Essays of Bacon, and over it were claxped his hands, bugging it to his heart. Such was his final slee, wreat a life—in the midst of the thunders commemorated the birthday of the aation w fame and power he had done so much to up! and extend What page it was on which the volume was opened I know not. Perhaps it was on that most appropriate passage where the great philosopher thus incou thes “of Death.” © Pullosophe “*A mind fixed and bent on somewhat that i goed, doth avert the dolors of death ; but above all, believe it, the sweetest canticte ix ‘nunc dim- mattis.’ when a man bath o! d worthy ends and ex tions.’ ding imen of eful, serene, and worthy of so ich a The following letter for which we are indebted to Col. Berrett, of Washington. one Mr. Mar- cys most intimate friends, will show the ful and pleasant frame of mind in which th eran statesman passed his closing hours humorous allusions to spiritualism, to his fr ‘Thomas who had received a nomination as Ge ernor of Utah, to the silver service which he was about to receive from the merehants of New York wili be readily appreciated MR. MARCY TOCoL BERRET ~ Batis oN Spa, July 2, 1857 “My Dear Colonel : lo not know when | sball be likely to find myself so much at leisure ax now to write to you; f have, therefore, concluded to Tank Mp Ray arrears in oureorrespoudence, though | { do not expect you will be at Washington when my letter will arrive ther | ig, ft have been at this place more than a week There ts very little company here, but in fifteen ininutes | ean be in the midst of that at Sarat Ww, Tue Carivony14 Overt axp Matt Contract ‘The decision upon this contract, rendered afew days ago by the Postmaster General and Presi- dent of the United States, had the effect of stop Ping the growling of the Northern journals that espy 8 mare’s nest in everything, but fora very brief period. A few of those that had made the welkin ring with denunciations (in advance) of the expected action of these functionaries in the premises, had the grace to admit that they had done their intentions injustice, through im- proper information, and the howling of the rest of them over the subject ceased for the time being. But, as not to grumble at the Post Of- fice Department would be for them to change their very nature, they are already at it again. The Washington correspondent of the New York Courter and Engutrer, among others, is again in full ery over this matt Of course, his al- legation is—Undue favoritism to the South, in making Memphis a starting point for this im- portant mail, as well as St. Louis; the latter point having been especially urged by most of those from the North who sought to influence the decision of the question—[-g which route should be adopted? In essaying to make out his case against the decision, he misstates important facts, and omits to state others of perhaps more importance: which. if stated, would have proved conclusively to the Cowrier’s readers who are sane on the slavery question. that his hostility to everything Southern, and that only, -is at the bottom of his evident incapacity to comprehend his subject, and his consequent mis- representation of it. He says that St. Louis was favored by the Northern States as the starting point. Well, ix not St. Louis ove of its starting points? Does it injure St. Louis or incommode the Northern States that Memphis should also be another starting point. for the Southern people ? Nearly all the railroads from the Atlantic States are ecntering either at St. Louis or at Memphis, | and the Postmaster General and the President, in making two starting points, accommodated all the States, both North and South! Was that wrong? But he says that the two routes were to con- verge at Memphis. That iy not true. They do not “concentrate at Memphis and then go west together to Little Ruck."’ If they did, there would not be /vo lines. That statement is therefore in itself refuted by its impossibili- ty. He insists that all this has been done in he way of a compromise. Now. if this is true, | is that a bad compromise which accommodates the interest and convenience of all parts of the country ” But after blundering over the subject of the two starting pornts, he at last settles down on the objection that the road is located nearer along the thirty-second parallel (of north lati- tude) than on the thirty-fifth parallel. It is so located, and for substacatial reasons, self-evident to all who have taken occasion to inquire into the subject to any other end than that of using it for a lever with which to stir up unjust Northern jealousy and prejudice against the South. Inquiry in a proper spirit would have satis- fied him, among other things. that the greatest elevation upon the EL Paso route (in crossing the mountains) is 3.000 feet less than the great- est elevation necessary to be crossed on the Al- buquerque or middle route, for which he so strenuously contends. He would also have learned that in securing this great advantage. the President and Postmaster General decreas ed, rather than increased. the length of the journey. Or, in other words. that while it (the Albuquerque route) 92 miles long from Boston via New York and Philadelphia. to San Francisco. the El Paso route is 3,402 miles long from Boston. New York, Philadelphia. and Memphis.* These facts he could have found out hy a proper inspec of the results of actual surveys, and he might also profitably have ex- tended his investigations farther, ere venturing to make his sweeping and so basele tions upon the subject. Thus. he might have learned that, in the winter, the weather in the inity of Albuquerque renders the uve of his favorite middle route for the ordinary travel of the emigration, practically an impossibility. ‘This fact is demonstrated by the record of the thermometers kept at Albuquerque. and Fort Defiance, niuety miles further west. According to these records made last winter, the mercury was below zero at both points. Indced, in De- eember, January and February, it was often 6, . 9. 10 and 11 degrees below zero. Obser- vations have been recorded there for several On one oceusion the record showed and another even degrees below ; or 64 degrees below the freezing point! How possible that ordinary emigrants with their families, stock, &c..can use a route in those months situated in such a climate ?—for the road is to he opened for their accommodation, as well as for that of travelers in the stages, which, by the by, would afford poor protection to women and children in such weather. He growls not a little. too, over the idea that the country along the El Paso route is a bar- ren waste or wilderuess: which he would h. ly have ventured to do had he taken the tr ble to consult the authorities (books) within his reach. which one and all con jet that idea flatly. If he wili study the subject as he should have done ere venturing to write on it, our life ou’t, his wonder will be huw a better selection than the exe made, could possibly have been made We are glad that he has thus afforded us a legitimate opportunity for dispelling the bug- bears and correcting the wnisapprehensions eou- cerning this important action of the President and Postuaster General, which the negrophi- lists have generated by their complaints without cause, and their persistent statements of fiction concerning this matter, for facts. Congress directed the Government to open an overland route to the Pa The choice was necessarily between twe, of n arly eyual length, one passing over monntains of 3,000 feet greater } elevation than the other.and impassable for three mouths in the year ou account of the rigor of its limate ; the other being located from end to end n a region with as genial a climate as is to be found on the continent. In all other respects— » &e.—they offered equal advantages. Both were equally sible from all parts of the country at large; aud. to make this last contingency certain, pro- iswm has heen made for the divergence of a | fork of the route and contract at Little Rock to St. Louis, for the accomimodation of those of the Very much to my surpri i ro : e prise and gratification, | North om 3 “ Gen Thom. [Assistant Secre tary ot State) ap- Mi : jel prs Mp hanged e/ g° “ sein } dat thls place on Saturday ning. tHe Pe than Tennessee. These facts will emained with me until M ; ing L satisfy a stituti peter plan 1 Monday morning, We | doubth itisfy all but constitutional growlers, Te will, [do not ny amd wonderful ac- of a lady 1a @ trance doubt, give yo count of the perform whom be heard at the Spine /%1" 4 made was. { ansure you, a very agreeal he gee * * You were not unremember, 1 ed = days conversatio =e Fess in adjusting iny ‘opean excursion, ther TP shalt be rea Te so soon as the Ist of uddenly withdrew bis thoughts T have mine. 1 scarcely look * * Jhardiy care to ory with the fact that there is such a e in the country as the White House. i our friend Governor he ¢: have done in exil “TD received a from polities the at the new: } (P. | ‘an do better than he A nony the Murmons lay or two since a bill from Mr. K the sélversmith, at Ballston. If you ¢ an tel what amount you paid him for me, and warn you paid it, I wish you would wake a note of it w hen you next write tome. Take my purchase and my presents, [ shal! abound in uncomned silver *% ® “Yours truly, W.L. Marcy os mes G Berret, Postmaster, Washington, “Col b question. ing the bona fide on the acceptance or tion about to be made atleast are consistent, to the let that in arranging this important contract as it has been arranged, the President and Postmaster General have been governed only by sound and patriotic views of the publie interest. *Sce Pacitie Railroad Report, vol. 1, page 10s, Turi Gawe.—lIt is evident that the pro- verbially cousistent and bitter opponents of the Demucracy in the South—those who in the Yast Presidential contest had no scruples in ay, reterence for the election of Frewoni Buchanan, because ¢ former was not the cy—are seeking ing the most ul owir.g t over he latter was urd the candidate of the Dem ocra- to rise in public faver by hold tra positions upon the Kunsas They are, to a mun, against allow- people of the territury to yote Tejection of the on: itu for them. In this, they ter; for they 1INGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. | have as persistently denied to the settlers in the territory, the right to manage their own do- mestic cot , as the freesoilers themselves principle is more firmly fixcd on the crecd the Demoeratic party than the hands-off doctrine. It is the life and soul of Southern Rights. and is therefore naturally enough op- posed at this time by those of the South, who, whenever a principle vitally affecting her in- terests has been at stake. have always been found against that principle. They pretend that they would have an effort made to admit Kansas on a constitution concerning which the enemies the South may plausibly allege that it was smuggled through her convention, and- then hunnifuggled through Congress; while they must Be aware that all know. that if the constitution on which she is admitted be not in accordance with the sentiment of a majority of those who will be citizens of the new State, it will surely be altered in a twelvemonth after her admission into the Union. They must know, therefore, that they are contending for a shadow, in order to weaken the supremacy of the great principle on which the future of the South in the Union hinges—the principle that the people of every State or Territory have the right to manage and shape their domestic af- fairs in their own way and to their own liking. Our friends throughout the Southshould keep prominently before the public the fact that we cannot possibly secure or gain anything what- ever by the admission of Kansas into the Union with a constitution that, not having been sub- mitted previously to her people, will surely be assailed from the moment of her adiniasion, and | eventually be overthrown—amended—if not formed in accordance with popular sentiment. And that by any such action the cause of the South's fature will be irreparably injured ; in- somuch as, if sustained by the South, it will aujount to @ palpable abandonment on her part of the principle that she, and she alone, has the right to control the future of her own domestic institutions. The abandonment of this great and import- ant principle on her part at such a time as the present, would be, in efiect, making a stand point from which the lever of Abolitionism may be worked to even greater advantage against her in time to come. than heretofore. Post Orricr Deranturxt.— New Post O;- Ses Established. —Wanaminga, Goodhue coun- ty, Minn., J. Brown, Postmaster; Castle Rock, Grant county. Wis., Stephen Knowlton, Postmaster ; Woodland, Darke county, O., Chris- tian Palmday, Postmaster; Pierce Point, Dallas ccunty, Iowa. Samuel 8. Wilson, Postmaster; Blanton, Greene county, Ind., Jonia E. Owen, Postmaster; Musselman, Johnson county, Ind., Fielding Musselman, Postmaster; Loogootee, Martin county, Ind., Thomas M. Gibson, Post- master ; Folsgrove, Carroll county, Ill., John J. Eacker, Postmaster ; Burkeville, Pulaski coun- ty, Ill., John Dwyer, Postmaster; Madison, Madison county. Iil.. G. R. Austin, Postmas- ter; Cobb, Randolph county, Ill., Geo. Wilsons Jr.. Postmaster; Miners, Lasalle county, IIL, Geo. G. Tilbury, Postmaster; Solon, Monroe county, Wis., Wm. B. Hancock, Postmaster; Crystal River, Waupaca county, Wis., Loren Gleason, Postmaster ; Lynxville, Crawford coun- ty, Wis., Henry Gaylord. Postmaster; Werner: Junean county. Wis., Wm. Wanen, Postmaster; Gear Grove, Olmstead county, M. T., Albion P. Whitney, Postmaster; Franklinton. Blue Earth county, N. T., Francis Phillips, Postmaster ; Duleith, St. Louis county, M. ¥.. Joshua B. Culver. Postmaster; Hyde Park, Wabashaw county, M.T., Wm. Parker, Postmaster ; Jonia, Parke county, Ind., Wm. IH. Jackman, Post- master; Farmsyille, Woodford county, {Il.. Frederick Heinrick, Postmaster; Wilton, Mon- roe county, Wis., Albert S. Ingals, Postmaster Names of Post Offices Changed. —F« i blue, Harrison county, Iowa, to Little Si Pleasant ley, Martin county, Ind., to Hal- bert’s Blu go, Ulmstead county, Minn., to New Haven; Rock House, Hocking county, Vhio, to South Bloomington Post Offices: Discontinued.—Mount Hope. McLean county, lil.; Berkshire, Kane county, LL. Booekton, Henry county, Ind ; Waucedab, Juneau county, Wis. Tur City’s Preiic Scnoo.s.—The curre=t exuminations of these institutions reflect great eredit on all concerned in them, and show that they bid fair todo much for the future of our community. The system has improved as fast and as satisfactorily in the Federal Metropolis of late years, as in any other city of the United States. As now conducted, our public sehools afford as many primary advantages of educa- tion as are to be found in any others in the Union, we apprehend. Gradually they are be- coming to be, as they should, the pride of Wash- ington’s population, and to enlist in behalf of | their improvement. the minds of all endowed with commendable public spirit. A public high school for the education of those scholars who most distinguish themselves in the primary schools, is greatly needed. Washington is able to sustain one for both sexes, as handsomely x any other city of its population in the world, and it isa just reproach that we have remained without one up to this time. We should like nothing better than to see its promt establish- ment and efficient maintenance ‘made a ques- tion in our local politics. For Nn@& public accom- modation, convenience or insarsnce can our fellow-citizens better afford to pay handsomely, than for a public high schoo’ in which youth of both sexes who make most ©f their aalvantages in the primary schools shall be thoroughly educated at the public G@xpe n=e. as a reward for the good example they set. Save oy Inpian Trusr Laxps.-—The Com- uissioner of Indian Affairs has recetwed a high- ly interesting letter from R. S. Stevens, Esq., special commissioner tu superintend. the sales of Wea, Piankeshaw, Kaskaskia, and Peoria trust lands, dated at Paola, Kansas Territory, June 26, 1857. Mr. Stevens states thal, in accord- ance with the proclamation of the President aud the instructions he had received from the department, he commenced the sale on Wed- nes the 24th ultimo, at 1°elock a m., but as the building for his accommodation had not been completed, he had adjourned the sale until the 25th, on which day some seventy-aight par- cels of land were sold. The next day ninety- six parcels were sold, whieb is about the quan- tity expected to be sold each day. He had not tound it necessary to may.e any requisition upon |. Charleston the officer in command at Fort Leavenworth for troops, and trusted Chat nothing would occur during the sale to require any such requsition. A large number of peeple were in attendance from almost everr, State in the Union, and the very best of feel’ ing prevailed, and not the least disturbance or dissatisfaction had :trisen. Near- ly every piee eof land was claimed by settlers and taken a ¢ its valuation. What was not ta- ken in thir way brought generally three dollars an sere. Hfaving no troops, he had employed a few pi cked men to act as a guard upon the money received, and he had a full corps of Cet! .«, who were constantly employed twelve heursaday. The register and receiver were both in attendance, in the discharge of their several duties. Tor Cueroxers 1N Nortu Caroiina.—In 1848 Gongress provided, by law, for the removal west of certain Cherokees remaining in North Carolina, and for their subsistence for a year af- ter reaching their new homes. In 1835 another act with reference to them was passed, provid- i ng that they might remain in North Carolina, sind reeeive each what he would have received i¢ rewoying under the lay of 1848, provided the Legislature of the State would cOnsent to their remaining. No action in this matter ha been taken by the Logislature as far as the | presenting a x; Government here knot and the question having arisen whether the money appropri- ated by the law of 1343 can Seed that law ides, no mub> sequent her | the Secretary of the In+ terior has decided that it can be paid to such of them—to each his own share only—as may still comply with the requirements of the act of 1848. He has accordingly directed the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to prepare to remove such of them to the present Cherokee county as are willing now to go thither. Tue Ixp1aN Derartwext.—The Commis- sioner of Indian Affairs has, by circular, di- rected all the employees of his Bureau in the great West. hereafter to have their several an- nual reports here by the first of October, and to embrace in them much additional detailed statis- tical information. As these reports are hereaf- ter to be made. they will afford data for a very comprehensive annual census of the Indians and all their affairs of public or Christian inter- est. They will show not only the number. names and nature of the employment of all in the Government's service among the tribes, but the number, sexes, employment, health, im- provement, prospects, condition, &e., of each tribe. Sreauise—not on the rail, reader, but on the Avenue,—is just now our daily vocation; as it is that of all other luckless mortals who are forced to be muck out and about in Washington at this time. We have summer heat upon us here—frying, stewing, blistering and boiling heat—indeed. Nearly all who can get off to the mountains or to sea-side watering places have already gone. and precious few strangers are in the city. er!! dullest!!! Even the office-seekers have nearly all taken their departure, as pertina- ciously as they preverbially hold on. Tar Navat Cowrrs or Ixquiny.—Ex-Lt. Dulany’s case is before Court No. 1 to-day, and Lt. Corbin (called by the Government) has given testimony in it all the morning. Before Court No. 2, the consideration of the case of Lt. Rolando-was resumed, (that of Capt. Sterritt being temporarily postponed.) and Com- modore Perry (called by Lt. R.) was examined Before Court No. 3, the case of Lt. Rhind is pending, and to-day, Commanders Marchand and Boutwell (called ty the Government) were examined in it. Montary Retrveys rrom Lanp Orrices, &c.—The Secretary of the Interior has directed the Receivers and Registers of the different Land Offices hereafter to mail to the proper authorities in this city within three days after the expiration of each month and quarter, their monthly returns, fee statements, and quarterly returns; and also their quarterly estimates of the expenses of their offices, in the first month of each quarter. Pusiic SURVEYS ON THE NORTHWEST SHORE or Lake Superign.—We learn that the Com- missioner of the General Land Office has just dispatched instructions to the Surveyor Gen- eral of Minnesots. to extend the subdivisional surveys in the northeastern land district, bor- dering Lake Superior and extending northeast- erly from St. Louis river to the Grand Marais Light-House, distant about seventy miles from the mouth of St. Louis river. Tar Cu apuaincy or tHE District or Co- LUMBIA P gxiteNTIARY.—The Rey. K. R. Rich- ards resijgned this position (8600 per annum) some tinve since, to take eflect on the 30th ult We believe there are nine or ten applicants for the vacancy, most of whom are unknown to us persoially. AP puINTED BY THE Prestngnt.—James W Dav idson, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Llinois, in place of Iron Nye resigned. ‘Tan WeatueR.——The following report of the weather for this moruing is made from the Morse Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution, The time of observation is about 7 o’elock a. m_: Jury td, New York, N.Y Puiladelphia, P: Baltimore, Md Washington, Richmond, Va Petersbur; Raleigh Wilmington Columbia, Augusta, ( Savannah, Macon, Ga Columbus, Montgomery, Lowet Peach ‘Tree, Mobile, Ala .. Gainesville, M ew Orleans loudy, warm. clear, i ar, Very Warm. » very Warm. From THE West. ‘The following reports have been furnished by the National Telegraph line : Frederick, Md.... Cumberland, Md Hagerstown. Md. Harper’s Ferry Winchester Martinsburg At Washington iterday at 9 p eter was 9.321; thermometer 74 at 7 o'clock the barometer was 30. ter 7 - Wind from NE. ——-———~2+e- PERSONAL. -... Ex-Attorney General Nathan 8. Clifford, of Me., is at Wiilards’, in this city. --». Hon. Nathay Clitford, Me., Hon Morse, La., and Capt. Habersham, U.S at Willards’. -+++ The Hou. Hirain Warner having declined a renomination for Congress, from the fourth dis- trict of Cieorgia, the Democrats have nominated {and will doubtless elect) Col. L. J. Cartrell in his stead toudy, warm. loudy, cool p.tn., the barom- This morning ; thermome- E. are Obsequies of Mr. Marcy. This has been an eventful day for the State metropolis, (says the Albany correspondent of the New York Herald. writing on the Sth instant,) thousands upon thousands of people from every portion of the State assembling at one common centre to consign to the mortuary and the crypt the remains of the illustrious statesman so re- cently among the living. At about 7 o'clock this morning strangers com- imeuced to flock towards the Asseinbly Chamber, to take a last look at him whom they had for so many years delighted to honor. It is estimated that not less than ten thousand persons viewed the corpse. Hours before the procession formed, the Park and adjacent grounds of the Capitol were filled to overflowing with people anxious to gain admittance to the Capitol building. During the morning a great number of people visited the Capitol to take a last farewell look at the remains of the deceased statesman,and much disappointment was expressed when they learned thitat the request of the relatives of the deceased the cottin wor not be opened. A fine fall of rain last evening contributed not oaly to lay the dust but to render the atmosphere clear and in every way tolerable. At an early hour the citizens ‘betook themselves to the en- sirouding of the city in fuueral regalia. With but very few exceptions every building on Broad- Way and State street was haiidsomely and appro- p-iately decorated, and particular attention was paid to the structure of the Mechanics and Farm- ec’s Bank, of which Mr. Marey was for more than forty years a stockholder. ‘I'he exterior of the Capitol was most elegantly decorated with the habiliments of mourning, the pillars in front bein; wound with intermingled white and black, the flag upon the staff being at half mast, as indeed were all the flags throughout thecity. ‘The inner hail was similarly dressed, the columns, walis and entrances te the various chambers being dra in black. The Assembly Chamber, in wh the funeral exercises took place was most solemnly decorated and arrayed, the desks having been removed. and the walls and facings of the galleries being deeply draped with the insignia of urlef. ‘a the centre of the circle, directly in front of the Speaker’s desk, was the bier upon which the cottin, strewn with white flowers, rested, the Con- stitution of the country being placed upon the breast of the illustrious deceased. The pall- bearers were seated uy either side of the coffin, and the mourners at the head of the coffin, while roy pergenes Corps occupied a position at the right. So Washington is dull! dull- | o'clock every buttding on cy Seecwey, for three miles, was dr in mourning, the black and white cloth intertwined cn arrivals of visiters from remonies Owing to tl other cities the fi ce! won sak gee menced until three o’cloék. . city commenced eee ene eee gbing oo uniil the close of theceremonies. = = Among the companje* that artived during the day there Were three: Sy keg gh toy Sewnsgea tel from Belawiosville, The visiting companies were received and entertained by the Borgesses ee ood Stanwix Hall, the Amerieah Hotel. the Delevan House and Congress Hall were crowded with dis- tinguished visiters. At 3 o’clock the ceremonies at the Capitol com- menced amid the tolling of bells and the firing of sninute guns. The venerable Dr. Nott opened the funeral ser~ ‘ice with an eloquent prayer. He was followed by Rev. Dr. Sprague, who read portions of Scrip- ture. A utiful discourse was then delivered by Rev. Dr. Hague. The exercises closed with 3 | rayer and benediction from Rev. Dr. Welch. The line formed at 34 p. m., and proceeded on the march to the cemetery, preceded by two pla- toons of uniformed police, under the com or Chief Morgan. The procession was a most im- posing one. and moved in the following order : Major General John KE. Wool, Grand Marshal. Military escort, under the command of Major General J. T. Cooper, of the Third Division. The Eleventh Brigade, under the command of | Brigadier General F Frisby he i pesegg Srmcin Regiment, under the com- mand of Col. Harcourt. The Seventy-sixth regiment, under the com- mand of Col. Bentley. i! “ Next came the Syracuse companies, as follows : The Citizen's Corps, Capt. Walworth. The National Guard, Capt. Rodigan ‘The Syracuse Greys, Capt. Chandler. Then came the Schenectady companies, as fol- lows : The City Artillery, Capt. Banker The City Guard, Capt. Fritehy. ‘The Light Guard, Capt. Hays. ‘These were followed by the Troy military, con- sisting of five companies, and the Union Citizens Corps and the Jobustown Lightguard Then came the hearse, drawn by four white horses. On each side of it, were the members of | the Burgess Corps in full uniform. without arms, as a guard of honor. ‘ ‘The cofin, containing the remains of the illus- trious dead, was fine rosewood. Attached to it was a silver plate engraved with the following | inscription : Nis WILLIAM L. MARCY, | bikp JULY 4, 1557, AGED 75 YEARS 5 MONTHS AND 22 Days. Following this came the mourners end pall bearers in ——- . These were followed by carriages containing ex-Presidents Van Buren and Pierce, Gov. King, ex-Governors Hunt, Fish, Seward, and Bouck ; Hon. Preston King, Hon. N. P. Banks, Senator Beekman, and other distinguished persons These were followed by the Fire Department, under the command of the Chief Engineer, Mc- Quode; and the visiting fire companies, consist- ing altogether of twenty-nine companies. After these came the Marion Rifles, the Young Ameri- ca Light Guard, the Order of Free Masons, the Order of Odd Fellows, and the civic societies, with a large number of citizens on foot. ‘The procession took one hour in passing a giv- en point, aud was altogether the largest ever be- held in this city. There were twenty-five bands of music in it. : The day was fine, and everything passed off well. . | Tue ALLeceD PrevaLence of YELLow Fe- ver at Brexos Ayres.—The New York Jour- nal of Commerce of Tuesday evening, says : “We this a. m. published a letter from an offi- cer on board the United States frigate St. Law- Tence, representing the yellow fever to have been raging at Buenos Ayres. We are authorized by Mr. Zimmerman, Consul at this port for Buenos Ayres, to contradict this statement, as ly ex- agyerated, if not altogether unfounded. Letters have been received from that port up to the 10th of May, at which time the city was perfectly healthy, and the *+ British Packet,"* of the oth, makes no mention of the prevalence of sickues:. The health of Montevideo had improved, pears from the following extract of a letter dated * Brenos Ayres. May 2. f video continued until the 27th ultimo, at time it was abating somewhat. Goop Exccsk FoR a Spree.—There has been court martial (naval) going on on board the S. ship Cumberland, at the Massachusetts Navy Yard. ‘The gixt of the matter seems to be, says the Charlestown Advertiser. that the gallant Lieutenant on trial, who is a gentleman gen- erally respected. got news from a distant city by telegraph that he bad become a ‘pa,’ and in his exuberance of manly pride, be Invited his friends on board the »Lip, where they lad a merry tim in the midst of it, it seems, they were in errupted by the appearance of Capt. Missroon, a ve: temperance man, who forthwith »-report bis Lieutenant. Capt. Miss:ooin offe-ed to withdraw tue charge, but the accused insisted upon bein; heard by trial. Of course he ought to be and will acquitted. a iG The Boston ‘Traveller, a rabid abolition print,—while everybody else is lamenting the death of the late Gov. Marcy—seeks to dishoncr bis memory by the mean insinuation that he “died by his own hand.*? Characteristic, this I hereby forewarn all persons or harboring my son, Alexan- ng hit on my account she has lett my house without es aRT . Jy 8-lw* ILLLIAM SKINNER CENTRAL ICE CREAM SALOO At the Philadelphia fee Cream Depot, corner of lzthand F streets, the best in the city, at 10cents pe plate. Joe Creain delivered to families at $1.50 per gallon, _je 30-Im* to be ziven J YOU WANT TO SPEND A rasant day? Then do not fail to go to the of the English Lutheran Sabbath School, at Arlingtoa Spring, on Wednesday, July The boat will leave the l4tli st. bridge at 3 o'clock precisely. setrosbmemts nt wong A pnencrna P ad ‘ickets for passage 25 cents. Passage ani inner 5) cents; to be had of A. Noerr, lith st.. of G. Wea- ver, opposite Brown’s Hotel, and U. H. Ridenour. Penn. av. near Tron Hall iy 6-e03t* 1 COPIES OF ROSALIE, THE PRA rie Flower, the m utiful song ever published. Also, Darl he Air. aud all the new mi atour Piano and M Bic Sine a8, SHINGLES, SHINGLES. Just arrived and unioading 180,000 superior SHIN - iL, for sale cheap from the whart. The balance of the {umber not sold at auction wi I be cleared out at cost. ‘To persous in want of lum- ber this isa rare chance. C: Hl eerit = it. PURDY & CO. jy 10-3t reet, near the Capitol. JEW JEWELRY AND V H. O. HOOD has just returned from the North, and has brought ona tine lot of Fashionable a Coral, Mosaic, Brilliants, and Plain wLRY. Also, » good assortment and SILVER) WATCHES. very superior time keepers for ladies and x: eat Variety 0} use. He has also on han ner : ND- is own make, warran- the best quality and will be sold very low. Please exainine goods and prices at No. 338 Penn. the Large Spread Eagle. ARD SILVERWARE o ted ETS,&c. all to will sold together or sepa- retail desired. They are the property of a gentle- men who is going to Europe. They can be seen at utnam’s Stables, on E street, near ist h. If not Sold by Tuesday, the 4th mstant, they will on that day be sold for cash to the highest bidder at public tion, at 9 o'clock a. m., on the public space Oppo. site the Bank of Washington. dy 10-d -GREE O THE LADIES AND G I have this day received from the_manufacto few more of the very celebrated ARCTIC =F RIGERATORS, the guy article that can now be called on as the Refrigerator, all others being nothing more than hot boxes that must be kept in cellar or some ot her dark res to keep them cool; not so with the Arc tic. 1 can give references to all that wishes them of their superiority over all others. Also, I have 1 nd daily receiving, the handsomest assortment of CHIT S CARRIAGES that can be Columbia, KEEPING ART’- between lth and ttn Baleony in front fall of Cc, WOODWARD. N,B. Thave a few ofthe DR.KANE REFRIGE RATORS teit on hand, which I will sell, to close out below cost,as 1 am sure that this season will be tneir last appearance in this or any other market. jy 1W-eost - WwW. IGHTNING ROD IMPOSITION, In 8 Circular of mine, published a shor: I stated that IT would convince man who wonld in most villapous im- on in this city and other ightning-rod owed of some soft alloy, re: bt Which melts at the temperature of lead’ Mery ae Olcott takes it upon himself to Answer tothe above fact: says he does not put up Pewter Points. uthful saying, that “murder will ou! finntely, for this Mr. O. has told on like Jillin the old ditty, when Jack And broke his head, he in a fright made a misstep and came tuinbling after. He certainly cannot blame me for his bad luck, for I had not said one word about him; and if he never puts up another rod, it will be because he has defined his position, and not on account of any exposure from me. My Circular refers to no one in particular; but if the coat should fit any one let him put it on. Jy 10-3t H. RHOADS, 455 D street. _ G? TOMCLAUGHLIN’S FOR NOTIONS, & D'UNGER'S SoD LITAN CONCERT SALOON. Pennsylvania avenur and lth street, will THIS (Friday) EVENING, July 1th. : WATKINS, ho celebrated Insh cA RaCHAMAEA PAINS Mote rn ‘Songs. Witticrems. Paitee AME! PR ETOH IE the charming danseus-, will also appear, by Prof. Ehmann. as Pian: have been entered into, whic wl minble the: proprietors To make this the most resort, pleasant and agrees’ S 3 the a & Jeuneman’s unriva: LAGER BER aiteye on. hand, together with supenor eDriukes Weconts: rioke imide mt the able at the con- = prices. the M. E. Churol’ Choir having The Sears of os | . Gown the Pot mime : SWEDE: DAY, July ts 1857, as far asthe Whe House. mins | Myd nop at Fort Washington, nt. ? gt ge been attandance, both wetru- mental — vocal. 5 ah oar Folrgehinentt leave Geametown wharf at @o'clk., Washington at *%. and Alexandria at 9 o'clock. Tickets 90 cents ; Children haif- R. Ciasel's, Sacnacd’s nnd ad’ or of the members of the Choir, 2 FIRST GRAND TH tes of the ME Pi LITAS HOOK AND ESN ANY tothe White How vilion will come off on the i6th of this mont! ‘See particulars in future advertisements. QPCOND GRAND EXCURSION ww. oF Central Lodge, No.1, I. 0.0. F., WHITE HOUSE PAVILION. The members of Central Lodge take pleasure 10 announcing to the public that they nfo the White House Partin octal te MONDAY, duly 20th. 1057. he Jy 8-202 lion on! The safe and commodious steamer WASHING- TON will leave venth street wher! at « le: ria at &%4. The evening boat w. Fleventh str it 2 o'clock, Alexandria ar 2hy o'clook. Returmng the first host w pine House at o'clock. Withers’s Washington Independent Brass and String Band has been copneed for the occasion. Dinner and Supper will be served by an expercer- ced caterer. i Omnibusses wil! be waiting at the corner of Ser- enth and L, street Northern Liberties, Twentieth street and Pennsylvania avenue. and opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard, to convey persons to the boat. Tickete ONE DOLLAR, admitting» Gentleman and Ladies, to be had of any of the Committee, or at the bost on the day of the Excursion. Committee, W.B. Wilson WW. Wood J.H.MeChesney S. R. Sylvester Rokt. Grimes J. McNew J.T. Waiker J. Borinnd obinson Wim. Scott T. H. Giadmon . Barnecilo W. Dorothy David Wiber Rotinsou J.-A. Borland = W vid Waiker Basil Beason B. Lord r Will leave the ve o'clock, the seoond boat at ten ICE TO ALL. SECOND GRAND EXCURSION or THE Western Hose Company, No. 1, TO THE WHITE HOUSE. The Western Hose beg leave to announce to the ulblic. that they will give their second ER N xc SLON to the WilTe fidts = Th commodious Steamer Washington andra at 10. The Eveny Whaley’s Omaibuses will leave the corner of Pa. PAVILION, os is the 13th day of July. cr wil tea seorgetown at 8 o'cl"k.; Lith street whart, Washington,at 9 o'clock ; 3 Alex- town at | o'clock ; Washington at 15. 2; Alexandria at 23: o'clock. avenneand 2th street forthe lith street wharl st 8}, a. m. and 14; p. rn. Brass 2 has beca engaged for the oocasion. Refreshmeuts at city prices. Dinner snd Supper will be served by an experienced nterer. Tickets ONE DOLLAR ; admitting one gentie- man and ladies. W.Rizeles, W.G28 Thos, 5 »Rigeles, W.G. 8. Thor, J. T.3. Parker, John Green, _i¥ 1,3,68,10&11 THE NATIONAL GUARD WILL GIVE an Excursion and Pic Nic to LAKISTONE’S Paviiion on the 22d. t COMMITTEE Nic OF ST. PET HOOL.—St. Peter's sunday il give 6 GRAND N on WEDNES tizth, 1857, atthe WHITE HOUSK ‘in future advertisement - Spalding, coe ing, G.E Gnomes. "Ss SUNDAY jy S-e08t ply at No. ae D streeis. n° OOK WANTED—To whom the highest wages if fully competent. None otner red persou prefered. Eunoue t jy 10 LY—A SLAVE C Ws) TED IMMEDIATE RL between 10 and 15 years of ag make herself generally useful ina #imall family." Livernt wages nm. Address Box N. Titice. its ©. 19 Star W TED. IMMEDIATELY —Two good Jour- yman BARBERS. Wages from $3to $5 er week including board. Apply toJ. EMMER, No. 251 Pennsyivauia avenue, south side, between 2th and 13th streets. dy 10-3t SITUATION IN ASTORE OR OFFICE SS WANTED—A Voumr hae eo etee tween two a ree yenrs experience in a mer- cantile establishment in @ northern city, desires employment iu a store or office. He can bring satis- factory testimonials as to his industry stendiness, activity, knowledge of his business, and devotion to his empioyers interest. Address “C. R.,”' at the Star Office. iy W-3r* WARTED-A WOMAN to Cook, Wash, and fron for a simall family. Oue whos well ad wal receive liberal wages. Apply at Neo street. OUSE WANTED—Porasmail funy, now aud the istof next month. Reuf ns H comforts. K cLLID not less than 6 rooms, im a retired loca ny om the ‘northern part of the city. Address M. G., Box M6, Port fice. iy 9-3r* tty ANTED-—A respectable, Wire adetrectalie, ord Wash well and assist in doing the Housework ol wl lnemily. re eferew . coud home cilered, at No. #04 H stree’, between iatn stendy German WO- erred, whe cng Couk An energetic Y and address, as Cx ver fora Periodical Si Post Office. *Periodics | and reference, WAXTERSA WHITE COOK ; one who can ren re! . & vo. street. Sd door west of lei any satis 7 ~ ag \V JANTE TAGE or HOUS part of a House given. Address Box terms and location. D—Between 15th and 7th streets, north treet, a siuall neatly furnished COT- with yard and shade trees, or use of Kitchen. Ref 184 City Post Office . je Bt WASTED—1n the family of agentieman residin two miles from the city, a good n Ct id One who can bring recommendations r honesty, and cleanliness will find a gacd ait and reguinr wages. Apply to JP. CRUTCHETT, AP corner of 6th aod D stree! jel _____ LOST AND FOUND. OST.—Straved from tue subcriber on Monday , the 6th of July. a xmail tan or brown ew) colored TERRIER PUPPY, with croptaaoay, Any one leaving him at Sih ley & Guy's Hardware Store, will be suitably re wanton. Penn. avenue, between en | Nth sts. oS oe ry 2 REWARD.—Lost this morning on Penn = nue, between street and Centre Market, wo LETTERS addressed to “Mrs. Rebeccs Brown.” The above reward will be paid on leaving the ietters at this office. as nature O1L. PORTRAITS. Any 4 one who will bring the same to S, Walker's Por- trait Gallery, Odeon Hail, will be rewarded y. With White face @ f her horns broken. The cail at the Rock Creek 1 Georgetown Bridge, prove p! JOHN McBRIDE. ‘, THAT AP. owner will pi Soap Factory, erty. pay charges, st IS HEREBY 1c Vv ter six weeks publication of this notice, ner ts DWARR ‘Aroh, 18%, Benjamin, Grimes, ite Capt. J Goorgia Vols., Creek War, the Jost. tion will be made to the Commissic for the issue of a dupleate of LAN No. 15, for 12) acres, act 3d M anes nPALY » Or; the same having heen Cc. W. BENNETT. 2AR DING.— Mrs. BATES, at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street, having had aAcoommods ber of T and transient er number of erMADeLT AN TAasie! er location is the must central ia the BS = moses ouivele renovated and 4 10D ET y nereased, is now modate a In, net city, and, as and improved, her house is now second to no other boarding -house ia Washing - ton. Boarders by the mont » or day, may Ta on receiving every atteution, Terms moderate, taken, eo